Unilin adding jobs at Thomasville plant

Published: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 11:16 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 11:16 a.m.

THOMASVILLE | The U.S. economic recovery has sparked increased home remodeling, which will result in additional job expansion by manufacturing company Unilin Flooring.

Unilin is the largest supplier of laminate flooring in the U.S., selling under the Quick-Step and Pergo brands through specialty stores, distributors and home centers. Unilin is a division of Mohawk Industries, the world's largest flooring manufacturer.

Laminate is one of the fastest-growing flooring categories in the U.S., with a manufacturing process that involves using heat and pressure to create a highly realistic, sometimes embossed, wood product to replicate the appearance of hardwood flooring.

"In April we announced the re-opening our Denton Road manufacturing facility, and we are pleased to announce that we will be adding at least 14 new jobs and expanding to a 24/7 operation," said Cathy Publicover, Unilin's human resources manager in Thomasville, said in a press release.

Publicover added that Unilin is already accepting applications for the new positions online at www.unilincareers.com.

Production for one department began on one shift earlier in April, with a second shift added in June with further expansion with the addition of a second department. Available positions include mechanical-electrical production technicians, press inspector/back-up operator, forklift team member and press lay-up.

Publicover also noted that the company's primary Thomasville facility on Cloniger Drive is accepting applications for process engineer, maintenance supervisor, mechanical-electrical production technicians, impregnation team members, forklift operators and inspectors.

"We're looking for people with manufacturing experience, though not necessarily experience with laminate flooring," Publicover said. "We definitely want individuals with a total commitment to a safe workplace and a dedication to delivering exceptional quality for our customers."

Unilin employs around 265 people in the Thomasville community, part of Mohawk Industries' global workforce of 32,500.

"This is a wonderful place to work," Publicover said. "We offer a highly competitive compensation package, and we have a friendly, informal environment where everyone is respected as an individual."

Publicover added that applications would only be taken online. Qualified applicants will have interviews in the weeks ahead.

<p>THOMASVILLE | The U.S. economic recovery has sparked increased home remodeling, which will result in additional job expansion by manufacturing company Unilin Flooring.</p><p>Unilin is the largest supplier of laminate flooring in the U.S., selling under the Quick-Step and Pergo brands through specialty stores, distributors and home centers. Unilin is a division of Mohawk Industries, the world's largest flooring manufacturer.</p><p>Laminate is one of the fastest-growing flooring categories in the U.S., with a manufacturing process that involves using heat and pressure to create a highly realistic, sometimes embossed, wood product to replicate the appearance of hardwood flooring.</p><p>"In April we announced the re-opening our Denton Road manufacturing facility, and we are pleased to announce that we will be adding at least 14 new jobs and expanding to a 24/7 operation," said Cathy Publicover, Unilin's human resources manager in Thomasville, said in a press release.</p><p>Publicover added that Unilin is already accepting applications for the new positions online at www.unilincareers.com.</p><p>Production for one department began on one shift earlier in April, with a second shift added in June with further expansion with the addition of a second department. Available positions include mechanical-electrical production technicians, press inspector/back-up operator, forklift team member and press lay-up.</p><p>Publicover also noted that the company's primary Thomasville facility on Cloniger Drive is accepting applications for process engineer, maintenance supervisor, mechanical-electrical production technicians, impregnation team members, forklift operators and inspectors.</p><p>"We're looking for people with manufacturing experience, though not necessarily experience with laminate flooring," Publicover said. "We definitely want individuals with a total commitment to a safe workplace and a dedication to delivering exceptional quality for our customers."</p><p>Unilin employs around 265 people in the Thomasville community, part of Mohawk Industries' global workforce of 32,500.</p><p>"This is a wonderful place to work," Publicover said. "We offer a highly competitive compensation package, and we have a friendly, informal environment where everyone is respected as an individual."</p><p>Publicover added that applications would only be taken online. Qualified applicants will have interviews in the weeks ahead.</p>